Climate normals · 1970–2000
Niamey Climate
Niamey is a city in Niger (08) with a population of about 1,323,691. Its average annual temperature is 29.5°C (85°F), with roughly 475 mm of rain per year.
29.5°C
Avg Temp
475
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Niamey Climate
Niamey has an average annual temperature of 29.5°C (85°F) and receives about 475 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
29.5°C
Avg Temp
475
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 76° | 0 mm |
| February | 27° / 81° | 0 mm |
| March | 31° / 88° | 2 mm |
| April | 34° / 93° | 5 mm |
| May | 34° / 93° | 25 mm |
| June | 32° / 90° | 67 mm |
| July | 30° / 85° | 133 mm |
| August | 28° / 83° | 156 mm |
| September | 29° / 85° | 79 mm |
| October | 31° / 88° | 8 mm |
| November | 28° / 83° | 0 mm |
| December | 25° / 77° | 0 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Niamey
The most comfortable months to visit Niamey are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 40°C high). The coldest is January (near 17°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Niamey are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Niamey, Niger has an average annual temperature of 29.5°C and about 475 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Niamey average about 40°C (105°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.